Maybrook, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 118 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 118-2
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For the purpose of this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them by this section: BUILDING Any improved real property located within the Village of Maybrook. OWNER Any individual or individuals, partnership or corporation, similar type of business organization or proprietary interest, whether not-for-profit or otherwise, in whose name the title to a building is vested. RENTAL PROPERTY Includes all buildings containing one or more residential units which are either rented, leased, let or hired out to be occupied. This definition includes buildings that are attached by one or more common walls to other dwellings. A rental property shall also include a building that contains a single dwelling unit and a separate commercial space, used for offices, retail or other commercial, nonresidential activity.
Section 118-2 of Maybrook, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 118 establishes the foundational definitions that govern the entire chapter's application. Under this provision, a 'building' covers any improved real property in the Village of Maybrook, an 'owner' is any individual, partnership, or corporation holding title to such a building, and 'rental property' encompasses any building with one or more residential units that are rented or leased—including attached dwellings and mixed-use buildings that combine a single dwelling unit with a commercial space. These definitions set the scope of who and what falls under the chapter's requirements.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating in the Village of Maybrook should be aware that the definitions in § 118-2 determine whether their properties are subject to Chapter 118's rules. A compliant operator generally confirms whether their building qualifies as 'rental property' under this section, including mixed-use structures that combine a single residential unit with office, retail, or other commercial space. Owners of attached dwellings—such as townhomes sharing a common wall—should also recognize that such structures fall within the chapter's scope as defined in § 118-2.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in the Village of Maybrook can look to § 118-2 to understand whether their residence qualifies as a 'rental property' covered by Chapter 118, including units in attached dwellings or buildings that also contain a commercial space. This definitional provision helps establish the baseline for any rights or protections the chapter may afford to occupants of covered buildings. Tenants who have questions about whether their specific building type falls under Chapter 118 may find it useful to consult a local tenant-rights organization or review the full chapter for context.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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